Detailed information on the adrenal gland, its anatomy and function
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If your healthcare provider thinks you might have adrenal cancer, you will need certain exams and tests to be sure. Here's what you can expect.
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An abdominal ultrasound is an imaging test used to assess the organs and structures in the belly. Read on to learn what to expect before, during, and after the test.
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The stage of a cancer is how much and how far the cancer has spread in your body. It's one of the most important things to know when deciding how to treat cancer. Learn about the stages of adrenal cancer.
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There are several treatment choices for adrenal cancer. Which may work best for you? It depends on a few factors.
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Being told you have adrenal cancer can be scary, and you may have many questions. But you have people on your healthcare team to help.
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Detailed information on how the digestive system works, including a full-color, labeled illustration of the digestive system.
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The anus is the last part of the digestive tract. Learn more about its anatomy, including where anal cancer is likely to start.
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If your healthcare provider thinks you might have anal cancer, you will need certain exams and tests to be sure.
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Being told you have anal cancer can be scary, and you may have many questions. But you have people on your healthcare team to help.
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Different types of treatment have different goals. Learn about anal cancer treatments and their goals, so you can choose the one that's best for you.
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Chemotherapy (chemo) uses anticancer medicines to kill cancer cells. Learn how chemo is used to treat anal cancer.
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Here is a list of questions to ask your healthcare provider about treatment for anal cancer.
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Nausea, vomiting, or changes in food’s taste or smell all may contribute to you losing your appetite. Sometimes, the cancer treatment itself will make you feel like not eating.
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Detailed anatomical description of the biliary system, including a full-color labeled illustration.
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Cancer starts when cells in the body change (mutate) and grow out of control. To help understand what happens when you have cancer, it helps to look at how your body normally works.
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If your healthcare provider thinks you might have bile duct cancer, you will need certain exams and tests to be sure.
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A CT scan is a type of imaging test. It uses X-rays and computer technology to make images of the body. A CT scan can make detailed pictures of any part of the body, including the bones, muscles, fat, organs, and blood vessels. They are more detailed than regular X-rays.
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The stage of a cancer is how much and how far the cancer has spread in your body. Your healthcare provider uses exams and tests to find out the size of the cancer and where it is.
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Chemotherapy (or chemo) uses strong medicines to kill cancer cells.
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Radiation therapy is also called radiotherapy. Its goal is to kill or shrink cancer cells.
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Surgery is often the first choice to treat bile duct cancer. The goal is to remove all of the cancer.
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In some cases of bile duct cancer, the cancer may block the bile duct. The healthcare provider may put in a stent or a catheter to help clear the duct.
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Sometimes cancer treatment causes temporary changes in the way foods taste. Read on to learn ways to make food taste more desirable.
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Bile duct cancer is rare. It starts in the cells of the bile ducts. The bile ducts are a network of tiny tubes that connect the liver and the gallbladder to the small intestine. Learn more about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments.
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The bladder is a hollow organ in your lower belly. Learn about its anatomy.
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Early attention to symptoms is the best way to find and treat bladder cancer. Learn the signs of bladder cancer.
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Cystoscopy is a procedure that lets the healthcare provider view the urinary tract, particularly the bladder, the urethra, and the openings to the ureters. Cystoscopy can help find problems with the urinary tract. This may include early signs of cancer, infection, narrowing, blockage, or bleeding.
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If your healthcare provider thinks you might have bladder cancer, you'll need certain exams and tests to be sure. Learn how bladder cancer is diagnosed.
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Chemotherapy (chemo) uses anticancer medicines to kill cancer cells. Learn how this type of treatment is used for bladder cancer.
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Immunotherapy is sometimes used to make the body's own immune system fight cancer. Your healthcare provider may suggest this treatment if you have early-stage, superficial bladder cancer.
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Bladder cancer most often starts in the cells that make the inside lining of the bladder. Learn more about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments.
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A typical bone in your body contains 3 types of tissue - a hard outer tissue, a sponge-like inner tissue, and smooth tissue at the ends.
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Primary bone cancer is cancer that begins in your bones. This type of cancer is rare. It occurs more often in children and teens than in adults.
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This procedure may be used to diagnose back or neck pain, fractures or broken bones, arthritis, degeneration of the disks, tumors, or other problems.
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A bone scan is an imaging test used to look at the skeleton. It is done to find areas of physical and chemical changes in bone. A bone scan may also be used to see if treatment of certain conditions is working.
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A look at the types of treatment for primary bone cancer, and the goals of treatment.
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Chemotherapy is an important part of treatment for some types of bone cancers. But it may not be helpful for other types. Learn when chemotherapy is used and what you can expect.
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Primary bone cancer is cancer that starts in your bones. It is also sometimes just called bone cancer. Learn more about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments.
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The brain is an important organ that controls thought, memory, emotion, touch, motor skills, vision, respiration, and every process that regulates your body.
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A brain tumor starts when cells in the brain change and grow out of control. As they continue to grow, they form a mass of cells that becomes a tumor. Learn about the types of brain tumors and symptoms.
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If your healthcare provider thinks you might have a brain tumor, you will need exams, imaging scans, and tests to know for sure.
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X-rays use invisible electromagnetic energy beams to make images of internal tissues, bones, and organs on film. Standard X-rays are done for many reasons, including diagnosing tumors or bone injuries.
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Many different types of treatment can be used for brain tumors. Learn about your treatment choices.
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One type of surgery for cancer is curative. This procedure takes out the cancerous tumor or growth from the body. Surgeons use curative surgery when the cancerous tumor is in 1 certain part of the body. This type of treatment is often the main treatment. But other types of cancer treatments, such as radiation, may be used before or after the surgery.
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Brain tumors may affect how you think, reason, and remember. Many people with brain tumors also have problems with concentration, language skills, and memory.
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One way to reach out is to provide emotional support or help your loved one find an appropriate source of social support. Many people who have brain tumors find it helpful to talk to others who have been through a similar diagnosis and treatment program.
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Brain cancer includes primary and secondary tumors. Learn more about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments.
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A closer look at the structure of the breast.
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Breast cancer often causes no symptoms in its early stages. Women with early breast cancer usually don't have pain or notice any breast changes caused by the cancer. This is why routine screening tests are so important.
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If you are believed to be at risk for a hereditary cancer syndrome, genetic testing can be helpful. It can be used to look for the gene changes linked to these syndromes.
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Breast cancer in men is rare—less than 1% of all breast cancer occurs in men.
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Breast cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in women in the U.S. Once breast cancer occurs, cancer cells can spread to other parts of the body, making it life-threatening. The good news is that breast cancer is often found early, before it has spread.
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It is important to remember that a lump or other changes in the breast, or an abnormal area on a mammogram, may be caused by cancer or by other, less serious problems.
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The good news is that breast cancer can be treated successfully. Treatments include surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, hormonal therapy, or any combination of these. Here's a closer look at each.
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Radiation therapy is a breast cancer treatment choice that often uses X-rays to kill cancer cells. There are several ways to treat breast cancer with radiation therapy.
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Surgery to remove as much of the cancer as possible is the main treatment for breast cancer. Today, women have many surgical choices.
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Breast-conserving surgery (BCS) is sometimes called a lumpectomy or a partial mastectomy. It may be done as part of a treatment plan for breast cancer. With BCS, only the part of the breast that has cancer is removed.
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Targeted therapy is the use of medicines that target parts of cancer cells that make them unlike normal cells. They do this without affecting most normal, healthy cells.
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Cancer clinical trials are studies managed by government agencies, educational institutions, private not-for-profit organizations, or commercial businesses. They develop and evaluate the effectiveness of new treatments and therapies for diseases.
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Breast cancer can make you feel as though your body has failed you. But research shows that exercise can help you regain some control over your body and your life.
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.Some people find that the powerful medicines used for chemotherapy treatment make them not able to think clearly or have a "fuzzy memory." If you've noticed this, it's not all in your head. It's real, something that people with cancer often call "chemobrain" or "chemo fog." Read on to learn more.
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To keep track of your breast health, you should get a yearly clinical exam and mammograms as directed by your healthcare provider.
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You have a better chance of surviving breast cancer if your doctor finds and treats it early, while it's small and hasn't spread. The best way to find breast cancer early is to be screened regularly. Here's what you need to know.
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Cancer of unknown primary (CUP) is cancer that starts in an unknown area and has already spread by the time it's diagnosed.
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Because healthcare providers don't know the why, how, or where of cancer of unknown primary origin (CUP), it's hard to identify risk factors for it.
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Being told you have cancer of unknown primary (CUP) can be scary, and you may have many questions. But you have people on your healthcare team to help.
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If your healthcare provider thinks you might have cancer of unknown primary (CUP), you will need certain exams and tests to be sure. These tests will be used to try to find the place the cancer started.
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You may get just 1 type of treatment or a combination of treatments. Treatment may include chemotherapy, radiation therapy, hormone therapy, or surgery.
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Chemotherapy can shrink tumors. It can also help ease symptoms the cancer is causing. It may even make some tumors go away.
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Radiation may be used to treat the symptoms of cancer of unknown primary (CUP). Sometimes radiation may also be used to cure the cancer if it hasn't spread too far.
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During surgery, your healthcare provider removes a tumor or tumors from your body. Most of the time, they try to take out all the cancer and some of the normal tissue around it.
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In carcinoma of unknown primary (CUP), doctors can’t tell where the cancer started. CUP has already spread by the time it’s diagnosed. Learn more about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments.
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Detailed information on the different ways that chemotherapy is used to treat cancer.
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Detailed information on hormone therapy as 1 type of cancer treatment.
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Colorectal cancer is cancer that starts in either your colon or your rectum. These make up the lower part of your digestive tract. In most cases, cancer does not start in both the colon and rectum. But both types of cancer have a lot in common. So they are often called colorectal cancer.
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People with colorectal cancer often don't have symptoms right away. By the time symptoms start, the cancer may have grown or spread to other organs. Here's what you need to know.
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Detailed information on the most common tests and procedures used to diagnosis digestive disorders
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Your doctor might believe you have colorectal cancer based on the results of a routine screening test. Or you might have symptoms that could be caused by colorectal cancer. You will need certain exams and tests to be sure.
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There are various treatment choices for colorectal cancer. Which may work best for you? It depends on a number of factors. These include the type, size, location, and stage of your cancer. Factors also include your age, overall health, and what side effects you’ll find acceptable.
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Be prepared to talk with your healthcare providers about your colorectal cancer treatment.
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Targeted therapy medicines attack specific proteins or cell functions that help cancer cells grow. Like chemotherapy, these medicines work throughout the body, but they work in different ways. This means they can sometimes be helpful even if chemotherapy isn’t working.
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Colorectal cancer is cancer that starts in either your colon or your rectum. Learn more about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments.
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Detailed information on biological therapy, also called immunotherapy, biological response modifier therapy, or biotherapy.
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Esophageal cancer is cancer that starts in your esophagus. This is the tube that carries food and liquid from your throat to your stomach.
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Being told you have esophageal cancer can be scary, and you may have many questions. Know that you have people on your healthcare team who can help.
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CT scan is an imaging test that uses X-rays and a computer to make detailed images of the body. A CT scan shows details of the bones, muscles, fat, soft tissues, organs, and blood vessels. They are more detailed than regular X-rays.
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After you're diagnosed with esophageal cancer, you'll likely have other tests. These tests help your healthcare providers learn more about your cancer.
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There are many treatment choices for esophageal cancer. Learn which treatments may be a choice for you.
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Talking with healthcare providers about your cancer can be overwhelming. Here are some questions to ask during your appointments.
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Chemotherapy is part of the treatment for many people with esophageal cancer if they're healthy enough to get it.
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Radiation therapy uses high-energy radiation from X-rays or particles to kill cancer cells. Radiation is often part of the treatment for esophageal cancer. Learn why your healthcare provider may advise this treatment.
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Laser therapy can be used to cut a very tiny area to remove very small cancers without damaging surrounding tissue. Lasers also are used to apply heat to tumors to shrink them. They are sometimes used with medicines that are activated by laser light to kill cancer cells.
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Surgery can sometimes be used to treat esophageal cancer. The type you have depends on where the cancer is, how much it's spread, your overall health, and other factors.
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Targeted therapy medicines attack specific proteins or cell functions that help cancer cells grow.
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Cancer of the esophagus can narrow your esophagus, making it difficult or painful to swallow and take in the nutrition you need. You can get help from an important member of your treatment team: the nutrition specialist.
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The esophagus is the tube that carries food and liquid from your mouth to your stomach. Esophageal cancer starts in cells that make up the inner lining layer of the esophagus. Learn more about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments.
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Ewing Sarcoma is a type of cancer that tends to start in the bone. Learn more.
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Ewing tumors are often found when they start to cause symptoms. Learn what symptoms could be signs of Ewing sarcoma.
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A bone biopsy is a procedure done to remove tissue or cells from the body to be looked at under a microscope.
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If you or your child has symptoms of Ewing sarcoma, you'll need certain exams and tests to be sure. Learn what tests you may have.
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Chemotherapy (chemo) uses anticancer medicines to kill cancer cells. Learn more about how chemo is used to treat Ewing sarcoma.
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Radiation uses high-energy radiation from X-rays or particles to kill cancer cells.
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Talking with healthcare providers about cancer can be overwhelming. It can be hard to take in all the information. Here are some questions to ask during appointments.
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The structures of the eye include the cornea, iris, pupil, macula, retina, and the optic nerve.
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Cancer is when cells in the body change and grow out of control. Learn about the different types of eye cancer.
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The treatment choices for eye cancer depend on the type of cancer, the size and location of the tumor, the results of lab tests, and the stage (extent) of the disease. Learn more about eye cancer treatment choices.
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Primary eye cancer is a very rare kind of cancer that starts somewhere in or on the eye or in the skin of cells around the eye. Learn more about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments.
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A risk factor is anything that may increase your chance of having a disease. Learn about risk factors for gallbladder cancer.
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The symptoms of gallbladder cancer usually don't occur until the tumor is big or the cancer has spread. Learn about the symptoms of this type of cancer.
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Learn details about ERCP, a procedure to diagnose and treat problems in the liver, gallbladder, bile ducts, and pancreas.
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If your doctor thinks you might have gallbladder cancer, you will need certain exams and tests to be sure. Learn about the tests you may need.
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There are many treatment choices for gallbladder cancer. Which may work best for you? It depends on a number of factors. These include the location and stage of the cancer.
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Chemotherapy uses anticancer medicines to kill cancer cells. It can help some people with gallbladder cancer.
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Gallbladder cancer starts in the cells that form the gallbladder. Learn more about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments.
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There are many types of head and neck cancer. Here's an overview of the common types and the part of the body they affect.
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Many of the symptoms of head and neck cancer can be caused by other health problems. But it's important to see your healthcare provider if you have these symptoms.
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If your healthcare provider thinks you might have head and neck cancer, you will need certain exams and tests to be sure. Here's a look at what you can expect.
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The stage of a cancer is how much and how far the cancer has spread in your body. Different head and neck cancers are staged in different ways. Learn about the stages of some of the more common types of head and neck cancer.
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An overview of common treatments for head and neck cancer.
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Chemotherapy uses anticancer medicines to kill cancer cells. Learn about when chemotherapy is used to treat head and neck cancer, and what to expect.
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After a diagnosis of head and neck cancer, you will likely have other tests. These tests help your healthcare providers learn more about your cancer.
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All tobacco products, from cigarettes to snuff, contain toxins, carcinogens, and nicotine, an addictive substance.
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Hodgkin lymphoma is a type of cancer. It starts in the lymphatic system and can spread to other parts of your body. Learn about the different types of Hodgkin lymphoma.
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Hodgkin lymphoma can have many different symptoms. Read on for a helpful look at some of the most common symptoms.
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After a diagnosis of Hodgkin lymphoma, you will likely have other tests. These tests help your healthcare providers learn more about your cancer. The test results help your providers decide the best ways to treat the cancer.
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If your healthcare provider thinks you may have Hodgkin lymphoma, you'll need certain exams and tests to be sure. Here's what you need to know.
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Chemotherapy is a treatment for cancer that uses medicines. Learn more about how it is used to treat Hodgkin lymphoma.
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In Kaposi sarcoma (KS), cancer develops from the cells that line lymph or blood vessels. Read on to learn about the different types of KS.
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Colonoscopy is a procedure that lets your healthcare provider check the inside of your entire large intestine or colon.
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Read on to learn about your treatment options for Kaposi sarcoma.
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Chemotherapy (chemo) uses anticancer medicines to kill cancer cells. Here's how chemo is used to treat Kaposi sarcoma.
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Detailed anatomical description of the urinary system, including simple definitions and labeled, full-color illustrations.
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Kidney cancer often causes no symptoms in its early stages. Here are some of the symptoms you can expect as the cancer grows.
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An intravenous pyelogram is an imaging test used to look at the kidneys and ureters. The ureters are the narrow tubes that carry urine from the kidneys to the bladder.
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A helpful introduction to kidney cancer.
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There are different treatment choices for kidney cancer. Which may work best for you? It depends on a number of factors. These include the type, size, location, and stage of your cancer.
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Chemotherapy uses anticancer medicines to kill cancer cells. Here's what you need to know about chemotherapy for kidney cancer.
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Radiation therapy doesn't work as well as other methods for treating kidney cancer. But in some cases, it may be the preferred treatment.
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Surgery is the most common treatment for kidney cancer. The goal is to take out the tumor or tumors.
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Ablation therapy is a type of treatment that kills cancer cells. It is a newer treatment for kidney cancer. Here's what you need to know.
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Immunotherapy is a treatment that use medicines to kill cancer cells or slow their growth. It’s not the same as chemotherapy (chemo).
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A helpful guide to kidney cancer, from symptoms and diagnosis to getting a second opinion and types of treatment.
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Read on for a detailed look at the parts that make up the ear, nose, and throat.
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Otolaryngology focuses on medical and surgical treatment for people who have disorders of the ear, nose, throat, and related structures.
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If your healthcare provider thinks you might have laryngeal cancer, you will need certain exams and tests to be sure.
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Being told you have laryngeal cancer can be scary, and you may have many questions. But you have people on your healthcare team to help.
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There are various treatment choices for laryngeal cancer. Which one may work best for you? It depends on a number of factors. These include the size, location, and stage of your cancer.
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Chemotherapy uses anticancer medicines to kill cancer cells. Learn about some of the chemotherapy medicines used to treat laryngeal cancer, how they are given, and possible side effects.
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Speech therapy usually begins before you leave the hospital. Once the healthcare provider gives approval, the SLP will begin speech lessons with you. To speak, you may need esophageal speech, an artificial larynx, or a transesophageal puncture (TEP). Each is described here.
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Laryngeal cancer starts in the voice box (larynx), which is located in your neck. Learn more about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments.
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Leukemia is cancer that starts in the bone marrow. When you have leukemia, your body makes too many blood cells, and they aren't normal.
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A bone marrow biopsy involves removing a small sample of the bone marrow inside your bones for testing. Read on to learn what to expect before, during, and after this procedure.
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A lumbar puncture (LP) or spinal tap may be done to diagnose or treat a condition.
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Learn about the symptoms of acute lymphocytic leukemia and when to see your doctor.
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Read on to learn more about acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL). This type of leukemia starts in very early or premature forms of white blood cells called lymphocytes. These immature cells are called lymphoblasts, or just blasts. As the blasts grow, they can crowd out the normal cells in the bone marrow.
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After a diagnosis of ALL, you will likely need more tests. These tests help your healthcare providers learn more about the cancer and how to treat it.
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If your healthcare provider thinks you might have ALL, you will need certain exams and tests to confirm your diagnosis.
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During and after treatment for acute lymphocytic leukemia, you will have many tests. These tests check your blood and bone marrow for leukemia cells. They are used to see how well treatment is working.
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Learn about the symptoms of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and when to see your doctor.
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Leukemia is cancer that starts in the bone marrow, which is where new blood cells are made. The bone marrow is a thick, sponge-like tissue in the center of most bones. Read on to learn more.
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After a diagnosis of acute myeloid leukemia (AML), you will likely need more tests. These tests help your healthcare providers learn more about the leukemia and how to treat it.
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If your healthcare provider thinks you might have AML, you will need certain exams and tests to make sure.
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If your doctor thinks you might have chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), you will need certain exams and tests to make sure.
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Being told you have chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) can be scary, and you may have many questions. But you have people on your healthcare team to help.
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After a diagnosis of CLL, you'll likely need some tests. These help your healthcare providers learn more about the cancer and how to treat it.
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A detailed look at the stages of CLL, and what they mean.
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Many people don't have symptoms when they're diagnosed with CLL. But there are some possible symptoms you should know about. Read on to learn more.
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When you have chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), surgery is sometimes done to remove a swollen spleen. But this is rare. This procedure is called a splenectomy.
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Watchful waiting is when treatment isn't started as soon as someone is diagnosed with a disease. Read on to learn why this is used for CLL.
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When CLL needs to be treated, targeted therapy is often part of the first treatment used. Read on to learn about what it is, how it's done, and possible side effects.
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Detailed information on symptoms of chronic myelogenous leukemia.
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Chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) is a type of leukemia that starts in white blood cells that normally help the body fight infections.
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After a diagnosis of CML, you'll likely need other tests. These tests help your healthcare providers learn more about the cancer and how to treat it.
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During treatment for CML, tests will be done to see how well treatment is working. Testing is done to see if the treatment is destroying leukemia cells.
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In rare cases, CML may be treated with surgery to remove a swollen spleen. This is called a splenectomy. Here's what you need to know.
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Targeted therapy is often the first treatment used for CML. It is the use of medicines that act on parts of cancer cells that make them different from normal cells. The medicines can damage the cancer cells without affecting most normal, healthy cells. Read on to learn more about this treatment.
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Detailed information about causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of ampullary cancer.
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Cancer is when cells in the body change and grow out of control. Liver cancer is cancer that starts in your liver.
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Detailed information on the most common liver function tests, including serum bilirubin test, serum albumin test, serum alkaline phosphatase test, serum aminotransferases, prothrombin time test, alanine transaminase test, aspartate transaminase test, gamm
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A liver biopsy is a test used to diagnose liver conditions. Read on to learn more about the procedure.
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Several types of treatment can be used for liver cancer. Learn about the different choices.
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Systemic therapies are medicines that travel all through the body to kill cancer cells or slow their growth. They may be given right into your blood (as an IV), as a shot, or as pills you take at home.
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A detailed look at the respiratory system and how it works.
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Diseases caused by smoking kill more than 480,000 people in the U.S. each year. Here's a look at the risks linked to smoking, as well as information to help you quit.
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A computed tomography (CT) scan is a type of imaging test. It uses X-rays and a computer to make images or slices of the body. A CT scan can make detailed pictures of any part of the body, including the bones, muscles, fat, organs, and blood vessels. They are more detailed than regular X-rays.
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Bronchoscopy is a procedure to look directly at the airways in the lungs through a thin, lighted tube (bronchoscope).
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Lung cancer can be treated in several ways. Which treatment may work best for you? It depends on a number of things. These include the type, size, location, and stage of your cancer.
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Not everyone with lung cancer needs chemotherapy. But it is part of the standard treatment for most people.
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A lobectomy is a surgery to remove 1 of the lobes of the lungs. Learn more about the procedure, such as why you might need one, what the risks are, and what to expect.
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This procedure uses a small needle electrode to send an electrical current to heat and kill cancer cells. The heat also closes nearby blood vessels, limiting bleeding. Read on to learn more about what to expect with this procedure.
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Targeted therapy uses medicines that target specific parts of cancer cells or nearby cells that would normally help the cancer grow and spread. Targeted medicines can sometimes be more helpful than standard chemotherapy (chemo) medicines.
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Lung cancer is cancer that starts in the cells that make up the lungs. Learn more about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments.
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Mesothelioma is a rare kind of cancer. It starts in the mesothelium. This is a thin lining that surrounds organs in certain parts of the body.
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Anyone can get mesothelioma. But there are some factors that can increase your risk for this type of cancer.
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A mediastinoscopy is a procedure used to examine the mediastinum. This is the space behind the breastbone (sternum). Read on to learn more about the procedure, and what to expect.
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After a diagnosis of mesothelioma, you'll likely have other tests. These tests help your healthcare team learn more about your cancer.
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There are many treatment choices for malignant mesothelioma. Learn about the different options.
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Chemotherapy (chemo) uses strong medicines to kill cancer cells. Chemo is part of the treatment for many people with mesothelioma.
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Here's a list of questions to ask your healthcare provider when deciding on treatment for malignant mesothelioma.
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The mesothelium is a tissue that covers and protects the outer surface of some organs. Malignant mesothelioma is a rare kind of cancer that starts in the mesothelium. Learn more about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments.
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Multiple myeloma is cancer that starts in your bone marrow. Learn more about this type of cancer.
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Learn about the symptoms multiple myeloma can cause.
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If your healthcare provider thinks you might have multiple myeloma, you will need certain exams and tests to be sure. Learn about these tests.
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The stage of a cancer is how much and how far the cancer has spread in your body. Learn about the stages of multiple myeloma.
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Learn what happens during radiation for multiple myeloma.
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Lymphoma is a kind of cancer that starts in the lymphatic system. In non-Hodgkin lymphoma, cells in the lymphatic system grow out of control. Learn more about many of the types and subtypes of non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
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Non-Hodgkin lymphoma may not cause symptoms right away. When symptoms do appear, they can often seem like other health problems at first. Here's a look at what symptoms you might expect.
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If your healthcare provider thinks you may have non-Hodgkin lymphoma, you will need to have certain tests and exams to make a diagnosis. Here's a look at what you can expect.
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It's normal to feel afraid when you are told you have cancer. Your care team is there to answer any questions and to help guide you in making treatment decisions.
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Chemotherapy is a treatment that uses medicines to destroy cancer cells. It's an important part of treatment for most people with non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Here's what you need to know.
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Learn about what you can expect from targeted therapy. This treatment uses medicines to target parts of cancer cells that make them unlike normal cells. These medicines are different from standard chemotherapy medicines. And they have different side effects.
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Immunotherapy, also called biological therapy, is a treatment that uses your body's own immune system to fight non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
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Oral cancer is cancer that starts in the mouth or throat. Oral cancer is fairly common and very curable if found and treated at an early stage. A healthcare provider or dentist often finds oral cancer in its early stages because the mouth can be easily examined.
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Know the signs of oral cancer. You can check your mouth for early signs of oral cancer. All you need to do is look at your mouth in a mirror.
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Tests after a diagnosis of oral cancer can help your healthcare provider learn more about your cancer to help decide the best treatment.
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The stage of a cancer is how much and how far the cancer has spread in your body. The stage of a cancer is one of the most important things to know when deciding how to treat the cancer.
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Oral cancer is often curable, especially if it is found early. Treatment can also help control oral cancer, meaning it may help control symptoms or reduce its spread. Once you know the type and stage of oral cancer you have, you and your healthcare provider will decide on a treatment plan. Read on to learn more.
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These questions can help you communicate with your healthcare provider and know what to expect for your treatment.
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Chemotherapy uses anticancer medicines to kill cancer cells. The medicines are made to attack and kill cancer cells that grow quickly. Some normal cells also grow quickly. Because of this, chemotherapy can also harm those cells. This can cause side effects.
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Radiation therapy is a treatment for cancer that uses high-energy X-rays. A machine directs the rays of energy to the area of cancer. Read on to learn what to expect before, during, and after this treatment.
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Learn about the surgical choices for treatment of oral cancer.
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Oral cancer is cancer that starts in the mouth or throat. Oral cancer is fairly common and very curable if found and treated at an early stage. Learn more about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments.
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If your healthcare provider thinks you might have ovarian cancer, you will need certain exams and tests to be sure. Learn about these tests.
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If initial tests and exams strongly suggest that you have ovarian cancer, you'll likely have other tests. These tests help your healthcare providers learn more about your cancer.
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Chemotherapy (chemo) uses anticancer medicines to kill cancer cells. The medicines are made to attack and kill cancer cells that grow quickly. Learn more about chemo for ovarian cancer.
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Targeted therapy is a type of cancer treatment. It uses medicines made to focus on parts of cancer cells that make them different from normal, healthy cells. these medicines attack cancer cells but cause less damage to normal cells.
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Detailed anatomical description of human pancreas, including simple definitions and labeled, full-color illustrations.
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Learn the basics of pancreatic cancer, including the types of cancer in the pancreas.
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If your healthcare provider thinks you might have pancreatic cancer, you'll need certain exams and tests to be sure. Learn what tests are used to diagnose pancreatic cancer.
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After a diagnosis of pancreatic cancer, you will likely have other tests. These tests help your healthcare team learn more about your cancer. Learn which tests you may have.
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Various types of treatment can be used for pancreatic cancer. Which may work best for you? It depends on a number of factors. Learn more.
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Chemotherapy (chemo) uses medicines that kill cancer cells. Learn what happens during chemo for pancreatic cancer.
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Radiation therapy uses high-energy radiation from X-rays or particles to kill cancer cells. Learn how the treatment is used for pancreatic cancer.
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Surgery can sometimes be used to treat pancreatic cancer. Learn about the different types of operations.
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Pancreatic cancer is cancer that starts in your pancreas. The pancreas is a pear-shaped organ that lies behind the stomach and in front of your spine. Learn more about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments.
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Many men with penile cancer have early symptoms. But you may have no symptoms until the cancer is in its later stages.
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After a diagnosis of penile cancer, you will likely have other tests. These tests help your doctors learn more about your cancer. The test results can help your doctor decide the best ways to treat your cancer.
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If your health care provider thinks you might have penile cancer, you will need certain exams and tests to be sure.
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There are various treatment choices for penile cancer. Which may work best for you? It depends on a number of factors. These include the type of penile cancer you have, your test results, the size of the tumor, its location, and whether it has spread beyond the penis.
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Chemotherapy for penile cancer may be given as a cream or through an IV (intravenous) line. Read on to learn more.
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A risk factor is anything that may increase your chance of having a disease. Here are some things you should know about risk factors for pituitary tumors.
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If your healthcare provider thinks you might have a pituitary tumor, certain exams and tests will be needed to know for sure. Here's what to expect.
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Medicine can play an important role in treating some types of small pituitary tumors. Read on to learn more about these tumors, and the medicines that are often used.
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A look at the different ways that radiation therapy is used to treat pituitary tumors, along with the types of radiation and side effects.
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In most cases, pituitary tumors are treated using surgery, radiation therapy, or medicines. Learn more about these choices.
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A prostate or rectal ultrasound is an imaging test that uses sound waves to look at your prostate or your rectum.
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After a diagnosis of prostate cancer, you will likely have other tests. These tests help your healthcare providers learn more about your cancer and decide how best to treat it. Here's what you need to know.
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A clinical trial is a research study that's done to test a new type of prevention or treatment. Being part of a clinical trial means you may benefit from a treatment that is not yet available to anyone else.
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There are two types of radiation therapy used to treat prostate cancer. Here's what you need to know about external-beam radiation therapy.
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A transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) is surgery to remove parts of the prostate gland through the penis. No cuts (incisions) are needed.
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Cryotherapy involves freezing cancer cells and cutting off their blood supply. Read on to learn more about this treatment.
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Sometimes called antiangiogenic therapy, this treatment may prevent the growth of cancer by blocking the formation of new blood vessels.
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Osteoporosis is a disease in which bones become porous and weak. As they lose strength, they are more likely to break. Bones in the spine, hip, wrist, pelvis, and upper arm are particularly at risk of fracture in people with osteoporosis.
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What can you do to help the loved one in your life with prostate cancer? Keep the lines of communication open.
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Details about melanoma, a serious type of skin cancer.
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The first symptom of melanoma is often a change in a mole, or the appearance of a new mole. Read on to learn what exactly you should look for.
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Once you're diagnosed with melanoma, you will need more tests. They can help show if the cancer has grown into nearby areas or spread to other parts of the body.
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Diagnosing skin cancer starts with checking out a bump, spot, or other mark on your skin.
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Melanoma can be treated in many ways. Which treatment may work best for you depends on a number of things.
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Make a list of questions and bring them to your appointments. These can cover how to decide on treatment, how to get ready for treatment, and how to cope during treatment.
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Chemotherapy is sometimes used to treat advanced melanomas. But it isn't used as often as it was in the past.
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Targeted therapy is the use of medicines that target the parts of cancer cells that make them unlike normal cells. Targeted medicines for melanoma work on genes and proteins in melanoma cells.
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Radiation therapy is not a common treatment for melanoma, but it can be helpful in some cases. It may be used on its own, or along with other types of treatment.
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Surgery is the most common way to treat melanoma. It might be the only treatment needed for early stage melanomas, and it's often part of the treatment for more advanced cancers.
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Your healthcare provider may suggest immunotherapy if you have advanced melanoma.
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Detailed information on skin cancer prevention, including protecting children from the sun.
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This sheet discusses the effects of ultraviolet light and the increased risk of skin cancer, including the use of sunscreen as one skin cancer prevention method.
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Melanoma is a type of skin cancer. Here are answers to some frequently asked questions about melanoma.
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Being told you have Kaposi sarcoma can be scary, and you may have many questions. But you have people on your healthcare team to help.
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Detailed information on Merkel cell cancer, including diagnosis and treatment.
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The stage of a cancer is how much and how far the cancer has spread in your body. It's one of the most important things to know when deciding how to treat the cancer. Here's what you need to know about the stages of nonmelanoma skin cancer.
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Being told you have skin cancer can be scary, and you may have many questions. But you have people on your healthcare team to help.
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Surgery is the most common way to treat nonmelanoma skin cancer. There are many methods of surgery than can be used to remove the cancer. The goal is to completely remove the cancer while trying to limit harm to healthy tissue. This is especially important when the cancer is on the face.
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A detailed look at ultraviolet (UV) light exposure, the UV index, and the types of UV rays, and how they affect your health.
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Skin cancer is a disease that begins in the cells of the skin. Nonmelanoma skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the U.S. Learn more about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments.
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A risk factor is anything that may increase your chance of having a disease. Learn about risk factors for soft tissue sarcoma.
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Soft tissue sarcoma often doesn't cause symptoms in its early stages. In fact, symptoms of soft tissue sarcoma may not show up until the cancer has grown for some time. Learn what symptoms to watch for.
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Being told you have a soft tissue sarcoma can be scary, and you may have many questions. But you have people on your healthcare team to help.
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If your healthcare provider thinks you might have a soft tissue sarcoma, you'll need certain exams to be sure. Learn what tests you may need.
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There are many treatment choices for soft tissue sarcoma. Learn about the different choices.
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Talking with healthcare providers about your cancer can be overwhelming. It can be hard to take in all the information. It helps to be prepared. Here are a list of questions to ask your healthcare providers.
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Here are answers to some frequently asked questions about soft tissue sarcoma.
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The stomach is a J-shaped organ in the upper belly (abdomen). Read on to learn more about the stomach.
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Learn the basics about stomach cancer.
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An upper GI endoscopy is a procedure to diagnose and treat problems in your upper GI (gastrointestinal) tract. Read on to learn more about the procedure, including why you might need it, how to get ready for it, and what happens during and after.
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An upper gastrointestinal (GI) series is an imaging test of your esophagus, stomach, and the first part of your small intestine (duodenum). It is done with X-rays. Learn what to expect before, during, and after this test.
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Here are questions to ask your healthcare provider about your treatment for stomach cancer.
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Learn about the different treatment choices for stomach cancer.
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Chemotherapy (chemo) uses anticancer medicines to kill cancer cells. Learn how chemo is used for stomach cancer.
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Learn how radiation may be used to treat stomach cancer.
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Stomach cancer may be treated with surgery. Learn about the different types, and if surgery may be a choice for you.
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Targeted therapy uses medicines that target specific parts of certain types of cancer cells. Learn how this treatment is used for stomach cancer.
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There are different types of stomach cancer. They each grow in different parts of the stomach. Learn more about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments.
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Any male can get testicular cancer. But there are some factors that can increase your risk for testicular cancer.
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If you have testicular cancer, you may notice certain warning signs, or symptoms. You can also have testicular cancer without noticing any symptoms.
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After a diagnosis of testicular cancer, you will likely have other tests. These tests help your healthcare providers learn more about your cancer. Read on for more details.
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Learning about your cancer and the treatment choices you have can make you feel less afraid. This also helps you work with your healthcare team and make the best choices for your treatment.
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There are different ways to treat testicular cancer. Which may work best for you? It depends on a number of factors. These include the type, location, and stage of your cancer.
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Thymus cancer is cancer that starts in the thymus. This is a small organ in the front part of your chest under the breastbone. Learn more about this type of cancer.
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Anyone can get thymus cancer. Learn the few factors linked to an increased risk for this type of cancer.
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If your healthcare provider thinks you might have a thymus tumor, you will need certain exams and tests to be sure. Here are the tests used to diagnose thymus cancer.
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Being told you have thymus cancer can be scary, and you may have many questions. But you have people on your healthcare team to help.
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There are many treatment choices for thymus tumors. Learn which ones may be options for you.
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Chemotherapy (chemo) uses anticancer medicines to kill cancer cells. Learn how chemo is used for thymus cancer.
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Talking with healthcare providers about your thymus tumor can be overwhelming. It helps to be prepared. Here are some questions you should ask during your appointments.
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Radiation therapy uses high-energy radiation from X-rays or particles to kill cancer cells. Learn how this treatment is used for thymus cancer.
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Surgery is often used to treat thymus tumors. Different kinds of surgery may be done. Which type you have depends on how much the cancer has spread, and other factors. Learn more.
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The thymus is a small organ in the front part of your chest under the top part of the breastbone. Thymus cancer is rare. Learn more about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments.
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Detailed information on the thyroid gland, including anatomy and function.
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Detailed information on targeted therapy for thyroid tumors.
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A persistent cough is one of the most common symptoms of thyroid cancer. Read on to learn more.
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After a diagnosis of thyroid cancer, you will likely have other tests to help your healthcare providers learn more about your cancer. The test results help your healthcare providers decide the best ways to treat the cancer.
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Read on for details about the treatment choices for thyroid cancer.
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Read on for a detailed look at how chemotherapy is used to treat thyroid cancer.
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Urethral cancer is a very rare type of cancer that starts in the urethra. Learn more about this type of cancer.
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Learn what symptoms urethral cancer can cause.
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Urethral cancer is staged based on the part of the urethra that's affected. Learn what the stages mean.
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Chemotherapy (chemo) uses medicines to kill cancer cells. Learn how it works for urethral cancer.
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Radiation therapy, also called radiotherapy, uses rays of energy to kill cancer cells. It may be used to treat urethral cancer. Learn more.
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Chemotherapy may be used by itself either before or after surgery. It's the main treatment in women whose vaginal cancer has spread. Read on to learn more about this treatment.
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Precancer means cells have changes in them that could become cancer. Vaginal cancer often starts with precancer changes in the cells lining the inside of the vagina. Read on to learn more.
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Once you’re diagnosed with vaginal cancer, you may need more tests. These help your healthcare provider learn more about the cancer and make a treatment plan.
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Learn how vulvar cancer is diagnosed.
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Learn about the stages of vulvar cancer.
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If you've been recently diagnosed with vulvar cancer, working with your healthcare team and learning about treatment choices can help.
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Learn what tests you may have after being diagnosed with vulvar cancer.
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